Alexander mayor given permission, To dispose of useless acquisitions

The Alexander City Council approved a resolution that gives Mayor Crystal Herrmann the authority to sell by auction a list of city equipment that is, "[N]o longer functioning, not feasible for continued maintenance, or unable to (be) operated." Any items not sold may be disposed of by other means.

The resolution was approved by a voice vote. All seven council members voted "Yes."

The equipment is held by the fire department, street department and police department. The list of equipment is as follows:

1. Fire Department:

    a. 1994 Pierce Arrow Fire Truck VIN:4P1CA02D5RA0001644

2. Street Department:

    a. Green Skytrack forklift vehicle VIN# 6000M2H1871

    b. Street sweeper VIN# 1FDNK74N6FVA46020

    c. Diesel powered Bulldozer VIN# CAT00D4KERRR00731

    d. Large Generator SN#05-022-0346-05-004

3. Police Department:

    a. Black Water Target System Trailer SN: NCX1098659

    b. 1987 Ford F600 Truck VIN#1FDNT64P2HA60959

    c. 1988 GM Humvee Truck VIN# 046579NG3457

    d. 2002 Goose Neck Trailer VIN# SUHUAMH219N059888

Information concerning the auction has yet to be announced. However, Fire Chief McCormick has posted the firetruck on Facebook. The posting states;

"For sale
1994 Pierce Arrow
500 Gallon Tank.
Waterous Pump.
Current Ladder Test
Current Pump Test
Asking $32,500.00
Contact Chief McCormick. 501-317-1120."